Introduction to Education and Training

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Introduction to Education and Training

Rationale Statement:

“A historic turnover is taking place in the teaching profession. While student enrollments are rising rapidly, more than a million veteran teachers are nearing retirement. Experts predict that overall more than 2 million new teachers will be needed in the next decade. (http://www.nea.org/teachershortage/index.html) As people will be involved in education and training throughout their life, there is also a need for continued leanring after the traditional end to formal education. Educators and trainers are needed to provide educational opportunities for these life-long learners. Introduction to Education and Training is designed to give high school students an overview of the opportunities, occupations, and skills needed in this career cluster.

Suggested Grade Level: 9-12

Topics Covered:
  • Exploration of the career pathways within the cluster
  • Qualities, characteristics and skills of effective educators/trainers
  • Influences on education and training
  • Safe environment conducive to learning

Indicator #1: Analyze career paths within the education and training cluster
Bloom’s Taxonomy Level
Standards and Examples
Application
 ED 1.1 Examine the roles and personal qualities of individuals engaged in education and training careers
For example:
  • Research occupations in the Administration and Administrative Support pathway, the Professional Support Services pathway, and the Teaching/Training pathway
  • Interview teachers, administrators, counselors, and/or support personnel about their roles and responsibilities
  • Create a “code of conduct” for teachers considering professional ethics
  • Complete a self-assessment inventory
  • Create a “talents” poster exemplifying personal talents appropriate for a career in education and training
  • Write a reflection/research paper on qualities of effective educators/trainers
Application
 ED 1.2 Explore opportunities and educational requirements for employment and entrepreneurial endeavors to make informed career decisions
For example:
  • Use labor market information to identify occupational and employment trends
  • Research levels of education and training needed for occupations in each pathway
  • Use post-high catalogs and the internet to identify post-high institutions and programs providing training in the education/training field
  • Create a poster highlighting employment opportunities in each pathway
  • Develop a plan for achieving career goals in this cluster
  • Participate in work based opportunities
Indicator #2: Examine skills of effective educators/trainers
Application
 ED 2.1 Demonstrate effective communication skills needed to be successful in an educational setting
For example:
  • Brainstorm communication skills essential for educators/trainers
  • Use skits and role plays to practice effective listening and communication skills
  • Develop written communication tools used by educators/trainers
Application
 ED 2.2 Demonstrate effective planning and presentation skills in an educational setting
For example:
  • Develop age appropriate content and ideas for teaching a lesson in a content area of interest
  • Teach an activity in an educational and/or training setting
Application
 ED 2.3 Illustrate effective instructional (or organizational) and management strategies
For example:
  • Develop a plan for completing tasks
  • Use the decision making process to discuss scenarios related to classroom/training situations
  • Observe educators/trainers in a classroom/training setting
  • Attend a school board meeting
Application
 ED 2.4 Utilize motivational strategies to encourage and build trust in group members
For example:
  • Create a list of expectations for performance and behavior in an educational setting
  • Develop a get-acquainted activity for learners in an educational setting
  • Practice an age-appropriate trust-building activity
Indicator #3: Examine influences on education and training of individuals
Analysis
 ED 3.1 Describe how culture, ethnicity, and race affect learning
For example:
  • Analyze classroom materials for stereotypes
  • Critique guest speaker on diversity
  • Read and reflect on articles about tolerance
Analysis
 ED 3.2 Evaluate the impact of learning styles on education/training
For example:
  • Complete a learning style inventory
  • Develop multi-sensory teaching techniques for a topic of interest
  • Create active learning strategies for a topic of interest
  • Observe an educational presentation and create a checklist of strategies used that address multiple intelligences
Indicator #4 Analyze environment for safety and conduciveness to learning
Analysis
 ED 4.1 Explore goals, policies and procedures of instructional setting to insure a positive learning environment
For example:
  • Compare the goals, policies and procedures of different instructional settings
  • Write a policy for a specific issue in an instructional setting
Application
Evaluation
 ED 4.2 Identify emergency and safety procedures in an educational setting
For example:
  • Summarize guest speaker presentation on health and safety standards
  • Use checklist to assess health and safety of an educational setting
  • Interview administrators on emergency procedures
  • Complete requirements for CPR and/or first aid certification
  • Role play situations which require use of emergency and safety procedures